High Wind — East Polk, Tennessee

2012-12-26 · East Polk, Tennessee

Event narrative

Dispatch personnel reported several trees downed by high wind across the county.

Wider weather episode

A deep area of low pressure tracked through the region producing high non-thunderstorm wind over the area. The highest wind was reported over the mountains and the foothills. Wind gusts as high as 73 mph were reported. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed by the high wind. One pavilion under construction was also damaged by the wind.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 421114. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.